Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum Inc

Organization Overview

Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum Inc is located in Meridian, MS. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum Inc generated $137.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (3.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $147.1k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE MUSEUM LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC SOULÉ STEAM FEED WORKS SITE PROMOTES THE HERITAGE LABOR AND INNOVATION THAT INFLUENCED AND SHAPED OUR COUNTRY'S RISE AS AN INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING PIONEER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE MUSEUM CONTINUES TO PRESERVE RESTORE AND INTERPRET HISTORIC SOULE' STEAM FEED WORKS. DURING THE PAST YEAR THE MUSEUM CERTIFIED SAFETY SPRINKLER SYSTEM. IN GENERAL UPKEEP THE STEAM ENGINES AND OTHER HISTORIC MACHINE SHOP EQUIPMENT REQUIRE A GREAT DEAL OF CARE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR SO THAT THEY CAN STILL BE OPERABLE DURING MUSEUM EVENTS AND LARGER TOURS. IT IS THE MUSEUM'S DESIRE THAT EQUIPMENT BE DISPLAYED AND SHOWN IN MOTION RATHER THAN AS A STATIC DISPLAY.


THE MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE MUSEUM IS OPEN FOR SELF-GUIDED TOURS THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED GRANT FUNDING FROM VISIT MERIDIAN TO HELP COVER ADVERTISING EXPENSES OUTSIDE A 90-MILE RADIUS OF THE MUSEUM. THE MUSEUM HOSTED THE 18TH ANNUAL SOULE' LIVE STEAM FESTIVAL AGAIN THIS YEAR WITH MORE THAN 1,000 VISITORS. SINCE THE EVENT STARTED IN 2003 THE MUSEUM HAS OFFERED FREE ADMISSION TO STUDENTS AND CHILDREN ON FRIDAYS DURING THIS EVENT. PROGRAMS DURING THIS EVENT ARE USED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC WITH VARIOUS DEMONSTRATIONS INCLUDING BLACKSMITHING WEAVING MOLTEN METAL POURING STEAM ENGINES OPERATING BELT-DRIVEN MACHINE SHOP LETTER-PRESS PRINTING AND BROOM-MAKING. THE MUSEUM HOSTED THE 6TH ANNUAL MAKER FAIRE MERIDIAN IN SEPTEMBER DUE TO STATEWIDE UPSURGE IN COVID IN APRIL 2021. MORE THAN 900 PEOPLE ATTENDED THIS FREE EVENT.


THE MUSEUM CONTINUES ITS OUTREACH BY OPENING THE MUSEUM FOR PRIVATE EVENTS DURING THE YEAR. LARGER GROUPS OF VISITORS ATTENDING PRIVATE EVENTS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A DIFFERENT PUBLIC AUDIENCE TO EXPERIENCE AND LEARN ABOUT SOULE' AND INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE. PRIVATE EVENTS OPEN THE MUSEUM TO THE HOSTS THEIR FAMILY FRIENDS COLLEAGUES EMPLOYEES AND BUSINESS PATRONS. FOR A SET FEE THE MUSEUM IS OPEN DURING THE OFF-HOURS FOR THESE PRIVATE EVENTS. THE MUSEUM ALSO PARTICIPATES IN STATE AND REGIONAL CONFERENCES AND EVENTS FOR ADDITIONAL OUTREACH WITH OTHER MUSEUMS PRESERVATIONISTS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THE MUSEUM HOSTED THE MERIDIAN SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION'S PRESENTATION OF REDD HOT STEAM AN EVENT SHOWCASING THE MUSIC OF NEW YORK CITY LYRICIST AND MUSIC PUBLISHER REDD EVANS. EVANS WAS BORN AND SPENT HIS YOUTH IN MERIDIAN.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $34,665
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$73,101
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$107,766
Total Program Service Revenue$25,655
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $3,801
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $137,222

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum Inc has recieved totaling $15,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mississippi Humanities Council Inc

Jackson, MS

PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE.

$15,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$477,601
Earnings$55,655
Admin Expense$1,879
Other Expense$38,300
Ending Balance$493,077

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